Remorse is a vital, but often overlooked and underused aspect of justice, for both the victim and the offender.
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A new psychological intervention can help any parents - even those crippled by fear and self-blame - to become powerful recovery coaches to children with eating disorders.
The Supreme Court may soon hear a case on data-driven criminal sentencing. Research suggests that algorithms are not as good as we think they are at making these decisions.
A lot of moral outrage has been expressed lately – over Trump's travel ban and other issues. The expression of such outrage is more than a response to perceived injustice.
An environment rife with shame is a fertile breeding ground for conflict: pitting mother against mother.
Innocent people do confess to terrible crimes they had nothing to do with. Psychologists are investigating factors that contribute to false confession – including how well-rested a suspect feels.
If New Year's resolutions have you in an abstemious mindset when it comes to enjoyment these days, consider a pleasure recalibration based on 'l'éducation du gout.'
Feeling guilty and out of your depth as a parent? You're not alone – and there are ways to turn the guilt you're feeling into positive changes for your family.
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Professor in Community and Criminal Justice, De Montfort University
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The University of Queensland
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Registered Nurse and Research Coordinator, The University of Queensland
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Research and Innovation Officer, The University of Queensland
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Psychologist and Research Fellow, The University of Queensland
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Associate Professor of Educational Psychology, University of Texas at Austin
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Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice Administration, California State University, Dominguez Hills
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Distinguished Professor of Psychology and Social Behavior, University of California, Irvine
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Postdoctoral Fellow in Psychology at the New School for Social Research, The New School
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Associate Professor of Psychology, Michigan State University
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Senior Lecturer of Law & Criminal Justice, University of Surrey
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Assistant Professor of Psychology, Bowdoin College
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Assistant Professor in Psychology, The University of Southern Mississippi
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Associate Professor of Psychology, Laurentian University
